Founder of Cofactors Strategies. MCC, ICF mentor and coach educator working across cultures. Tokyo-born and NYC-based, helping leaders create impact with clarity and intention.
Credentialing
A personal take on the unregulated landscape of coaching and the role of ICF credentials. This post explores whether getting credentialed is necessary, what it actually signals, and why some coaches choose it while others don’t.
Credentialing
A practical guide to navigating the ICF credentialing process, including education, coaching hours, mentoring, performance evaluations, and exam requirements for ACC, PCC, and MCC levels. This is Part 2 of 2 in a series clarifying common confusion.
Credentialing
An overview of how ICF accreditation, certification, and credentialing differ, including a breakdown of ICF-accredited program levels and what each term actually means in the coaching profession. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series clearing up common confusion.
Credentialing Test
A detailed look at how I prepared for the ICF Credentialing Exam, including what helped me pass, how I approached best versus worst answers, study strategies, and the most useful resources I found.
Credentialing Test
An in-depth look at the ICF Credentialing Exam explaining what it is, how it works, when you take it, and what to expect from the structure, timing, and requirements.
Credentialing Test
An in-depth, step-by-step account of my in-person ICF Credentialing Exam experience in NYC, including arrival logistics, testing conditions, physical and mental challenges, and practical tips for anyone preparing to take the exam at a test center.
Credentialing Test
A practical, experience-based guide to choosing between taking the ICF Credentialing Exam at home or at a testing center. Includes pros and cons of each option, personal insights, and advice to help you make the best choice for your situation.